QUESTION
A friend has dementia. He has a will but it is not notarized or witnessed
Asked on Dec 27th, 2013 on Wills and Probate - Illinois
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We have power of attorney only for medical matters. He has only a few thousand in assets. He is incognitive and cannot speak or write. Is there any way for us to handle his finances, or does it have to go through court.
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If he is incompetent he cannot sign a financial or general durable POA. You will need to go through court for what they call a guardianship or conservatorship. As far as the will goes, he does not have capacity to sign a new one. Review his present will with a local estate lawyer to see if it is legal and can be filed upon death.
Answered on Dec 27th, 2013 at 4:08 PM
William R. Pelger, Attorney Munhall, Pennsylvania 412-461-1900